Wedge Formation

  • The Wedge Formation was a tactic which was regularly used by the Ancient Greeks as well as by the Roman Army.

Method

  • The Army formed up into a pointed Wedge and moved forward.
  • The tip of the Wedge broke into the Enemy Line.
  • The Enemy soldiers were then caught in the dips created as the wedge moved forward, like the teeth of a saw.
  • Once the Enemy line was broken, the Enemy soldiers could only fall back to defend themselves, and the Battle was won.

Example

 

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